Radio-TNC Wiring Diagrams

For TNC models: Kantronics DB-9 Connector - 1200 Baud | DB-15 Connector - 9600 Baud | HF 8-pin DIN Connector

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Manufacturers have been known to change their usage of pins, please compare diagrams shown with the product's manual. Pins not shown may be used for other functions. Damage may occur if wrong connections are made.

Pins are labeled with the number of the pin, followed by the descriptive name used in Chapter 5 of What is your TNC doing? FSK and CW are discussed in the article Which Jack for HF Radio-to-TNC Cables?


DB-9 Connector - 1200 Baud

KPC-9612, KPC-3, KPC-2, KPC-4, KPC-2400, KAM Plus, KAM

diagram

Pin 1 - Transmit Signal
Pin 2 - External Carrier Detect (optional)
Pin 3 - PTT
Pin 5 - Receive Signal
Pins 6 and 9 - Ground


DB-15 Connector - 9600 Baud

KPC-9612, Data Engine (with Kantronics modems)

diagram

Pin 1 - PTT
Pin 2 - Receive Signal
Pin 3 - Transmit Signal
Pin 11 - Ground


HF 8-pin DIN Connector

KAM Plus, KAM

diagram

Pin 1 - Transmit Signal
Pin 2 - Ground
Pin 3 - PTT
Pin 4 - CW
Pin 5 - FSK
Pin 6 - Receive Signal
Pin 8 - External Carrier Detect (optional)


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